Top Arts
About Top Arts
Top Arts is an annual exhibition at the Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia that provides a platform for emerging artists from across the state to showcase their skills, enthusiasm, and creativity. The exhibition highlights the increasingly innovative use of materials and techniques employed by students completing the VCE studies of Art Making and Exhibiting and Art Creative Practice. Top Arts is presented by the NGV, in partnership with the VCAA.
Top Arts 2027 will take place throughout March to July 2027.
Bookings open Tuesday 1 December.
Apply now for Top Arts 2027
Top Arts 2027 Application Form
Applications close 11:59 pm Monday 26 October 2026
Top Arts is managed by the NGV.
If you have access requirements that mean completing a registration form or application in another format would work best, please get in touch with the NGV Top Arts team prior to the deadline to discuss via topartsenquiries@ngv.vic.gov.au
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Access
The NGV welcome all visitors and offer access services that may improve your experience at the museum. For further information about access at the NGV go to the museum’s Accessibility page, or email topartsenquiries@ngv.vic.gov.au
Public programs
The NGV offers a variety of public programs. For further information on public programs at the NGV go to the gallery’s ‘Whats On’ page.
Education programs
The National Gallery Victoria (NGV) offers a range of informative and interactive education programs that support student and teacher professional learning. This includes introductory talks, folio viewings, sessions with exhibitors, educators and gallery professionals. Top Arts education programs will be made available on the NGV Learn website.